Paralegal, legal assistant
Resume:
Margaret A. Loveless
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Virtual Paralegal Services
Part-time Independent Contractor Paralegal for a up-and-coming remote/virtual paralegal management group handling review and revision to franchise disclosure documents; legal research for various projects, including toy manufacturer disclaimer language and M&A breach of contract matters.
5/2010 - 11/16
Plave Koch PLC Reston, VA
Senior Paralegal at a boutique franchise law firm that covered the following:
Transactional paralegal responsibilities:
oAnalysis, preparation and conclusion of relicensing (franchising) transactions for various clients, including preparation of contracts and official notices confirming closings;
oPreparation and transmission of default and compliance correspondence;
oMaterial review and delivery of suggested response to comments on drafts.
Litigation paralegal responsibilities:
oProofread and implemented Bluebook citation system for filings and memoranda of law;
oPerformed legal research in Westlaw, BFG and other research databases and platforms;
oManaged both hard copy and electronic data discovery in in advance of production.
Trademark paralegal responsibilities:
oPrepared and filed new and maintenance trademark filings;
oResearched international processes and fees;
oResearched and prepared cease and desist letters regarding potential infringement;
oMaintained relationships with international trademark agents;
oMaintained IP docket, including domain due dates.
Other duties:
oProofread and utilized Bluebook rules for cite checking firm publications, including those presented and published by the American Bar Association and International Franchise Association;
oTrained new staff;
oAssisted with the automation of processes.
10/2009-5/2010
BuckleySandler LLP (f/k/a Buckley Kolar) Washington, DC
Litigation Paralegal
Performed legal research in Westlaw and Lexis research databases;
Utilized Bluebook rules for cite checking litigation filings;
Proofread all correspondence, memoranda, presentation materials and filings prior to submission to Department of Justice, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Reserve Board;
Facilitated electronic discovery by organizing hard copy and electronic data in advance of attorney review;
Interfaced with both Applied Discovery and concordance in furtherance of electronic discovery;
Ensured that client employees complied with records preservation notice.
3/2006-10/2009
BuckleySandler LLP (f/k/a Buckley Kolar) Washington, DC
Legal Assistant working with a team of partners, counsel and associate attorneys representing clients in the financial services industry.
Assisted in the preparation of correspondence and various legal documents, including private placement memoranda, limited partnership or limited liability company agreements, pleadings, affidavits, offer letters, and submissions to governmental authorities;
Performed research on assigned topics in Westlaw and other research venues;
Maintained client files and attorney contact lists;
Maintained NASD/FINRA manual and Lexis Nexis Investment Advisors Law & Compliance manuals;
From 1/07-12/07, acted as the Firm’s Junior Wellness Coordinator – promoting participation in the Firm’s Vitality Program, a health care incentive program.
7/2008-5/2009
DC Volunteer Lawyers Project Washington, DC
Volunteer Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Created and maintained various databases vital to initial operations of DCVLP, including the case log; party contact lists; and case preference lists;
Handled conflicts checks for potential new cases;
Assisted with the preparation of grant applications.
1/2004-2/2006
International Republican Institute Washington, DC
Program Assistant, Eurasia Division
Drafted regional updates for Central Asia and Moldova;
Drafted quarterly narrative reports for the State Department as well as, proposal narratives for the State Department and USAID;
Provided briefing materials to regional experts in preparation for their overseas work;
Created up-to-date country-specific briefing books;
Conducted research on assigned topics;
Election observation experience: 7/2005 presidential election, Kyrgyz Republic (a/k/a Kyrgyzstan)
EDUCATION
1998 - 2002
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science, emphasis in International Relations
Academic Success Program
oFrom 1/2002 to 4/2002, Help Center Attendant for Political Science students;
oFrom 8/2000-12/2000 and 8/2001-12/2001, Supplemental Instruction Leader for Political Science 103
Golden Key International Honor Society
2008
George Mason University Fairfax, VA
Paralegal Program
2010 - present
Various continuing professional education programs
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